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RCFP statement on New York Times lawsuit challenging Pentagon press access policy
Unlawful policy “gives government officials unchecked power over who gets a credential and who doesn’t"Categorized in Newsgathering
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RCFP: DHS must adopt policies to help protect journalists covering immigration enforcement
In Senate testimony, RCFP highlights several incidents in which journalists were arrested or injured while covering DHS operations.By Chris YoungCategorized in Immigration -
RCFP pushes back against Pentagon policy restricting press access
"The First Amendment means that the government doesn’t get to decide what information a journalist can or can’t publish.”Categorized in First Amendment
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US Justice Department rescinds Biden-era protections for press
The move by Attorney General Pam Bondi could pose a threat to public interest newsgathering.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National security
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Who benefits from Texas’s anti-SLAPP law?
An RCFP analysis shows that individual Texans rely on the Texas anti-SLAPP law's protections the most.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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DOJ inspector general releases report on 2020-21 journalist records seizures
The compliance failures outlined in the inspector general's report might seem wonky and insignificant, but they matter.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Newsgathering
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Texas anti-SLAPP cases make up small percentage of state’s appellate workload
Contrary to what some critics of the law claim, anti-SLAPP cases are not clogging up Texas appeals courts.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces federal anti-SLAPP legislation
The legislation would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits in federal court.By Matt SingerCategorized in Libel and privacy
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Reporters Committee urges Congress to pass PRESS Act
In letters to the House and Senate, a media coalition led by RCFP expressed strong support for the shield bill.Categorized in Policy
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New DOJ recommendations for police and press bridge protest divide
The report proposes best practices for police-press interactions for before, during, and after a protest event.Categorized in Newsgathering
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